Current Time in Garissa, Kenya 🇰🇪
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Garissa ranks
#25 for closest to the Equator.
Lat/Long: 0.45° S, 39.65° E
Elevation: 147 m above sea level
Population rank: #15 of 328 cities in Kenya by population
County: Garissa County
IANA Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Kenya: EAT
The time now in Garissa, Kenya is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Garissa currently observes EAT, UTC+3. Garissa sits in the Africa/Nairobi time zone, UTC+03:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Sitting close to the equator, Garissa sees day length barely change from month to month. Its elevation is a gentle 147 m. Garissa is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 3311 km off. Garissa is a significant city in Kenya, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Garissa sees 12h 06m between a 06:03 sunrise and a 18:10 sunset.
Garissa Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Garissa
Garissa gets 12h 07m of daylight today. Sunrise in Garissa is at 06:03 and sunset in Garissa is at 18:10.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 05m near the June solstice to 12h 09m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Garissa and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Garissa right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Kenya
Cities Sharing Garissa's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Garissa.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:51 | 06:03 | 12:07 | 15:20 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:51 | 06:03 | 12:06 | 15:20 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:51 | 06:02 | 12:06 | 15:21 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:50 | 06:02 | 12:06 | 15:21 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:50 | 06:02 | 12:06 | 15:21 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:50 | 06:02 | 12:06 | 15:21 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:50 | 06:02 | 12:05 | 15:22 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Garissa
Sunrise
in Garissa
↑
6:03 AM
Sunset
in Garissa
↓
6:10 PM
Day Length
12h 06m
Dawn
in Garissa
5:42 AM
Dusk
in Garissa
6:31 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Garissa
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
25.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:30
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:54
Distances & Clock Changes in Garissa
How Far Is Garissa From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,311 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,226 km | ENE (57deg) |
| Moscow | 6,253 km | N (359deg) |
| Paris | 6,542 km | NNW (332deg) |
| London | 6,875 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Singapore | 7,138 km | E (88deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,438 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,609 km | WSW (246deg) |
Garissa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Garissa and you would surface in the open ocean, near 0.5deg N, 140.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garissa
What time is it in Garissa right now?
The current local time in Garissa is 03:02 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Garissa follows the Africa/Nairobi time zone.
What time zone is Garissa in?
Garissa uses the Africa/Nairobi IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Garissa?
Is Garissa on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 16, 2026, Garissa is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Garissa today?
In Garissa today the sun rises at 06:03 and sets at 18:10, giving 12h 06m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Garissa tonight?
Over Garissa tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 25.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Garissa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Garissa, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.